On March 28, ABC News will launch a daily news podcast called Start Here. Hosted by Brad Mielke, each 20-minute episode will provide meaningful insights on events shaping the world. New episodes post every weekday by 6 a.m. ET on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and the ABC News app. Each episode will feature four to six stories with an emphasis on taking listeners right to the scene of compelling moments using natural sound and on-location reporting.
“This new venture will provide expertise, curation, and credibility as an antidote to information noise,” says Steve Jones, Vice President and General Manager, ABC Radio. “The median age of podcast listeners is 29. Brad’s inviting and energetic delivery, powered by ABC News, gives us the opportunity to reach that next generation of ABC News consumers in a medium they love, and allow them to not just hear the news, but to step inside of it and emerge better equipped for their day.”
Mielke is an ABC News reporter based in New York. He served as a campaign digital journalist during the 2016 election.
